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Scaling laws for the linear theta pinch: a comparison of magnetic and laser heating

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/4374197· OSTI ID:4374197
The scaling laws for a linear theta-pinch reactor are developed. Conventional magnetic heating and laser heating of the plasma are compared. It is shown that, if a confining magnetic field of 400 kG is used, a power producing reactor need be only 1.2 km long. (32 references) (auth)
Research Organization:
Los Alamos Scientific Lab., N.Mex. (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
NSA Number:
NSA-29-009219
OSTI ID:
4374197
Report Number(s):
LA--5434-MS
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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